Interior designer Ghislaine Vinas energized this contemporary space with a bright orange subway tile backsplash.
Colors from the tile pattern were picked out to introduce more color accents on the island and bar stools.
Opt for Modern Graphics
Old Brand New
Balance colorful cabinets and wall paint with graphic black-and-white tiles.
The Spruce / Niv Rozenberg and Aubrey Hays
Do a Wall-to-Wall Backsplash
Design byPluck
Run your backsplash from wall to wall to make an impact.
A Beautiful Mess used aremovable peel-and-stick vinyl backsplashfor this budget-friendly kitchen makeover.
Add Contrast With Copper
Design byJersey Ice Cream Co.
Design byErin Williamson Design
Create a rustic chic feel with a hammered copper backsplash, like this space from Jersey Ice Cream Co..
The bright metal finish creates a striking contrast with distressed dark wood walls to create a natural focal point.
They shimmer and catch the light, particularly in a cooking space with darker cabinetry and fixtures.
Design byGhislaine Viñas/ Photo by Garrett Rowland
Try an Opalescent Finish
Choose an opalescent tile backsplash to add dimension to an all-white kitchen.
Michelle Berwick Design balanced brass and gold-toned accents throughout this playfulmidcentury modern-inspired remodel.
Jersey Ice Cream Co. paired intricately veined marble with blue-gray paint in this timeless space.
Design byLisa Gilmore Design/ Photo byNative House Photography
Pick Textural Tiles
Laura Brophy Interiors
Awhite backsplashdoesn’t have to be utilitarian or boring.
Incorporate Subtle Pattern
Complement contemporary slab cabinetry with an all-white backsplash.
Whittney Parkinson Design paired the dramatic backsplash with warm beige cabinetry and soft white walls for a timeless feel.
Fantastic Frank
Use Versatile Penny Tile
Design byCharlie Coull Design
Penny tile is a simple, timeless backsplash choice.
Play with Geometry
Design byBritt Design Studio
Geometric patterns can add a graphic element to any room.
Use a Vertical Stack Layout
Stagger vertical tiles to create a slightly off-kilter backsplash layout.
Old Brand New
Interior designerTyler Karuadded personality to a new build kitchen with deep blue-green tiles offset with thick white grout.
Finish With Beige Grout
When choosing a white or otherwise neutral backsplash, small details matter.
Decorate the space with vintage accents for a mix of old and new.
Design byPluck
Embrace Greige
Design byChelius House of Design
Complement an earth-toned kitchen with a greige subway tile backsplash.
Choose a High-Gloss Finish
A high-gloss finish will lighten up black backsplash tiles.
Interior designerTyler Karudecorated this Maine kitchen with a full-wall black-and-white Celtic cross tile up for a dramatic effect.
Design byErin Williamson Design
A Beautiful Mess upgraded this space with a bright turquoise shade.
Choose Gold Metallic Tile
Design byJLA Designs
Make a statement with an unabashedly blingy gold tile backsplash.
Add Movement With Pattern
Add movement to a neutral kitchen with a graphic pattern.
A Beautiful Mess
Hannah Tyler Interior Design kept it simple with grayish-white tiles in this kitchen renovation.
Match With Countertops
Match your backsplash and countertops for a seamless look.
Leclair Decor laid tiles in a vertical pattern in thisdark-toned kitchenremodel.
Design byJersey Ice Cream Co. / Photo by Lokal Hotel
Warm wood and golden-toned metal finishes add warmth.
Finish With Dark Grout
Michelle Berwick Design
Modernize a white penny tile backsplash with black grout.
Michelle Berwick Design decorated this black-and-white kitchen with gold accents for a glam feel.
Design byDecus Interiors/ Photo by Felix Forest
Spotlight Whitewashed Brick
A whitewashedbrick backsplashwill add a rustic feel to a modern kitchen.
Install a Backsplash Shelf
Pair your backsplash with a matching shelf to create a seamless modern look.
Add Textural Embossed Tile
Focus on texture rather than color with embossed backsplash tiles.
Design byJersey Ice Cream Co.
Cathie Hong Interiors chose a finger tile backsplash to complement this minimalistJapandi-inspired renovation.
Accent With Color
Design byCathie Hong Interiors/ Photo byChristy Q.
Photography
Accent an all-white kitchen with a colorful backsplash.
Alvin Wayne Interiors
Do a Full-Wall Backsplash
Desiree Burns Interiors
Create a seamless look with a full-wall backsplash.
Score Some Vintage Tiles
My 100 Year Old Home
Decorate a modernfarmhouse kitchen backsplashwith tin ceiling tiles.
Choose concrete or another matte finish, like this earthy neutral-toned backsplash from Jenn Pablo Studio.
Design byJersey Ice Cream Co.
Cathie Hong Interiors chose crowd-pleasing matte white subway tile for this clean and contemporary family kitchen.
Double Space With Mirror
Design byMaite Granda
Double the perception of space with a mirrored backsplash.
Peel-and-stick backsplashes are gaining popularity, too.
Design byMichelle Berwick Design
Backsplashes can be lighter or darker than your countertops.
While many kitchens feature backsplashes that are lighter, there is no set rule.
It is better to install a backsplash after countertops.
Design byJersey Ice Cream Co
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